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L320 YGG

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL320 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,639 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,636 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,968 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 62,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

accelarator padel broken

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,011 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,011 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

throttle pedal plate missing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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L320 YGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L320 YGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L320 YGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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